Membership DirectoryEach year, OWAA publishes a complete membership directory with members’ biographical listings, plus masthead editors, radio and television broadcasters, videographers, newspaper affiliations and much more. Connect with other communicators in your area or across the country.

National HeadquartersOffers information, liaison services and assistance with business problems.

Request a membership listMembers are entitled to use of the membership email list each year free of charge. Get the word out about your work or upcoming projects.

Excellence in Crafts contestsUp to $15,000 is awarded each year to members who compete in OWAA’s Excellence in Craft contests. Complete contest rules and entry forms are published annually in a fall issue of Outdoors Unlimited and on OWAA’s EIC contest website. The contests are open year from October 1 – February 1.

AssistanceHaving a hard time getting paid by a publisher or vendor? OWAA helps settle disputes that arise during the course of doing business.

Exclusive member benefitsMembers receive exclusive member benefits and discounts from select OWAA industry supporters, and discounts on car rentals and hotels.

FellowshipsSince its inception in 1994, the John Madson Fellowship has provided OWAA members with more than $10,000 in funding to continue their education in the outdoor communications field. The Fellowship can provide funding for individuals to participate in OWAA programs, such as the annual conference, as well as outside continuing education opportunities. Application details are updated each November.

Business guidelinesOWAA offers professional standards and business guidelines to assist members with how to properly and ethically conduct their business.

Feature your photosMembers can feature their photos in the “Portfolio” section of Outdoors Unlimited. Full editorial guidelines can found on Outdoors Unlimited® Online.

VolunteerismA chance to participate, as a volunteer, in a variety of OWAA committees that drive, support, grow and determine the direction of the organization. For more information, see our How to Get Involved page.

Promote your book/videoSend OWAA a paragraph about your new book/video for more than 1,000 OWAAers to see in an upcoming issue of Outdoors Unlimited®. Submission guidelines and content deadlines can be found on the OU website.

Press credentialsWith your membership, receive an official OWAA press card to use at outdoors events.

PublicationsMember discounts are available on a number of educational publications and style manuals published by OWAA that focus on outdoor communications. OWAA publications can be purchased from our online store.

Health InsuranceEnjoy health insurance coverage at competitive rates.

FriendshipsPerhaps the greatest benefit of all — lifetime friendships with some of the most wonderful folks you’ll ever know.